1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL
Sold at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 15, 2026.
$467,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $420,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1968
- Make and model
- Mercedes-Benz SL
- Generation
- SL Pagoda (W113)
- Version
- 280 SL
- Chassis
- 11304410003272
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 161 comparable sales, 265% over its top.
Middle half of sales$66,000 to $115,000
Median$85,000
Sales behind it161Likely
From 161 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL (SL Pagoda (W113)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $66,000 and $115,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed for War Eagles Air MuseumBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 22, 2026 | $39,888 |
| 32-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 25, 2026 | $161,000 |
| 22-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 22, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 22, 2026 | $114,000 |
| Euro 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 6, 2026 | $445,000 |
| 49-Years-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 21, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | July 21, 2026 | $110,000 |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, June 23, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | June 23, 2026 | $87,000 |
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SLBring a Trailer, May 16, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 16, 2026 | $127,000 |
| Four-Decades-Family-Owned 1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 2, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 2, 2026 | $105,000 |